Gina Trapani

FitDay is a free, web-based food and exercise journal for those of us setting out to slim down.

The key to many popular weight loss programs (like Weight Watchers) is to keep a log of everything you eat and any kind of exercise you do, and FitDay is just that. FitDay has various reports which compare your nutritional intake to the recommended daily allowances, how many caloires you eat vs burn, and your weight loss progress. Store foods you usually eat for quick insertion into a day's log or search the extensive database of food item information. One thing to know: to use FitLog, be prepared to become a lot more aware of portion sizes (in ounces, cups, etc) and to take note of wrapped and canned food's nutritional values. FitDay also offers $30 Windows software (which I have not tested.) A web site account is free.